tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36682655969988837462012-01-30T13:33:54.411-05:00It's all about 'The Journey'. And the number one lesson I've learned is that we must 'let go' in order to 'gain control'.... especially when dealing with mental illness. By sharing my experiences of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, I hope to not only educate, humor and enlighten; but ultimately provide the much needed strength to 'carry on'.Gregory Montgomery, Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10848516925628761495noreply@blogger.comBlogger591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3668265596998883746.post-9106698810813371022012-01-29T10:09:00.001-05:002012-01-29T10:11:56.928-05:00

Sometimes when we're lost, we need to loop back around and reintroduce ourselves to the Light ....The Tao ... 'The Way'. The 17th verse of the Tao Te Ching reads as follows:  " With the greatest leader above them, people barely know one exists. Next comes one whom they love and praise. Next comes one whom they fear. Next comes one whom they despise and defy." "When a leader trusts no one, no

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"Our Pain ...........is Self-Chosen " - Layne Staley Lead singer of Alice in Chains/Mad Season Layne was a graduate of my unit at Hazelden right before he completed the Mad Season self titled album. The autographed CD was framed on the wall for all of us to see. Already in my collection, I listened to it daily and learned to embrace the fact

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        The following is an email  I received recently from a dear friend of mine. She really sheds some light on my journey. I've been spinning my wheels for years. Trying to find myself.  Always searching.......for The Light.       "I still ......haven't found ....what I'm looking  for" - Bono       Well, I finally found it. And it turns out I had it the whole time.       I've rediscovered

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Forgive them, UG    For they know not what they do ................  If we truly care about those we want to remain in our inner circle .......and have the desire to recover from our past.....We must share our feelings(gently), so we(they) can reach the ultimate goal of letting it all go.          Most traditional/eastern spiritual teachings are simply a collection of words.             

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Oh how we love our mania.......                       As we wake from our 3 hours of sleep, we pop out of bed with excitement. Can't wait to get to work. We quickly wash off our face and run out the door. As we're starting up the car we think......"Did I brush my teeth?........fuck it". We smack the dice and cruise.                    Whether it be on a football field,  in a  recording

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     My experience at Mount Union was awesome. Dr. Tamara Daily was a great host and I look forward to our next event. GM ‎"On October 12, 2011, retired NFL punter Greg Montgomery Jr. presented the Annual Mental  Health Awareness Lecture at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. Mr. Montgomery  shared the story of his diagnosis with Bipolar II Disorder and the challenges he has faced

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I received this note from a close friend who's in 'the program'. In my humble opine, there are many parallels between  the triggers of  both abuse/addiction and mental illness. My point of  "unilateral remorse is needed in order to achieve true recovery"....'The Why'.....must be uncovered and dealt with. Denial is a large hinderance which is conveniently(and often) overlooked........... Monty,

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      For the last couple months, my girlfriend and I have been reading 'Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life' by Dr. Wayne Dyer. In this book,  Dr Dyer examines the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching (The Way of Life)  written by philosopher Lao-tzu over 2000 years ago. Within each verse, as in any spiritual text, there is a powerful message that can be examined, discussed and applied to our lives.

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    Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes persistent, overwhelming, and uncontrollable changes in moods, activities, thoughts, and behaviors. A child has a much greater chance of having bipolar disorder if there is a family history of the disorder or depression. This means that parents cannot choose whether or not their children will have bipolar disorder.    Although bipolar disorder

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TIPS FOR HEALING The following tips for seeking forgiveness and making amends come from Daniel L. Buccino, a licensed clinical social worker and clinical supervisor at the Adult Outpatient Community Psychiatry Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University. Bipolar disorder is what you have, not who you are. You still must live with it,

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Interesting read by Readabout's Depression Treatment Team Self Induced Method To Conquer Depression Did you know you could self-induce thoughts, actions, words, and feelings into your mind? Self-inducing means to persuade self to do carry out actions, while influencing the mind to act or think of someone or something. For instance, she self-induced the fear in her mind that she would fall if

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July Community Response E-News: National Depression Screening Day

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      Before I begin, I want to make something crystal clear. I've always despised rules, I've always resisted structure and I've always had disdain for authority. Always have. That being said, I will now share with you how I changed this destructive way of thinking.      The many faces of bipolar disorder can be terrifying. Not only to those diagnosed, but especially to our friends, family and

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It is from my experience, that I’ve found the main obstacle in gaining traction with ‘family or team recovery’ is gaining access to the rigid minds of those in power. Whether it teachers, parents or coaches, years of mental conditioning and blind faith stand in the way of growth. It would be an understatement to say my personal journey (my recovery in life) has been ‘challenging’. Years of trial

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The following is a review of Robert Whitaker's new book, Anatomy of An Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs,  and The Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America.      "As others have stated, this book is impeccably researched and the author presents his argument in a very thoughtful, careful way, with a lot of compassion for the individuals whose stories he tells to illustrate his point

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My recovery has been debated, scrutinized and frowned upon. The evolution of my theory has been due to a unique set of circumstances. Bipolar disorder, ADD, substance abuse, 9 years of professional football, constant reflection, an unquiet mind and reaching the age of 46 with no kids and never being married. Throw in a caring brother, a recovering sister and an open dialogue with a pair of loyal,

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 What do we do when our secret weapon turns on us for the first time? Our optimism, our energy, our zest for life dissipates like fresh rain on hot pavement. When BP newbies, those diagnosed, friends and family members, experience the downside of bipolar disorder, the main concern is that 'the funk' is permanent. The most important thing to know about 'the shift' is that it's temporary.  "It

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After 12 yrs of dealing with BP, I've finally come to terms with the power of BiPolar Disorder. I'd been in denial for a good part of those years, not wanting to let go. Trying to control it. Own it. Make it work. My on again off again love affair w/ drugs and alcohol led me down a path of destruction that was totally avoidable. Yes, I was 'misunderstood', constantly searching for "The Why". I

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The following link will take you to my interview  for 10 Days To Touch 10 Million.  This cause will give  much needed awareness to suicide prevention and the mental health disorders that contribute to this avoidable tragedy. Hopefully it will be both insightful and serve as an inspiration to take action. Your comments would be greatly appreciated in order to refine my goal to touch those dealing

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                       Ran into to my old friend Dennis Rodman in Ft Lauderdale last week.        One thing is for sure - "We don't know karate, but we know ka-razy" - James Brown                                                                                                 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcdvq9R3rRk

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     "Codependence and interdependence are two very different dynamics. Codependence is about giving away power over our self-esteem. . . . Interdependence is about making allies, forming partnerships. It is about forming connections with other beings."         The disease of Codependence causes us to keep repeating patterns that are familiar. So we pick untrustworthy people to trust,

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            When I played in the Cadillac NFL Golf Classic in 1993 with Albert 'Bert' Yancey, I felt a bond. I didn't know what it was at the time, but it was special. He is one of the many great people that have influenced my life. The picture above was taken less than a year before his death.      To all those suffering from the hardships and after-shock of mental illness, please click the

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http://www.wholepsychiatry.com/blog/

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      I attended the Firecracker 500 golf event in St Louis this weekend. The golf tournament's host, aspiring PGA professional and fellow 'roller-coaster aficionado' , Mike Wellington, did a superb job. Raising over $4,000 for the Chicago chapter of DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance), we hope to expand this event next year.    Reminiscent of the golf classic, Caddyshack, the variety of

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   During my 'Barnes and Noble research' into personality types, I came across this excerpt from David Keirsey's Please Understand Me II. After reading and digesting it's meaning, I have to admit that I'm guilty as charged. Even though I've felt that I've been 'misunderstood' most of my life, Keirsey's insight proves that we all can fall prey to wanting to 'fix people'. We all need to have more

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                This question is, has been and always will be a hot topic for debate. We are a product of what we hear,  what we see,  what we eat,  what we read. Inevitably, our existence is determined by how we interpret and make use of said stimuli.  That being said, here's a little collection of titles, shows, ideas and people that might 'ring a bell' and serve to open your eyes. Our

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             My battle with bipolar disorder while playing with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 has recently sparked interest in the media. Dave Douglas, the senior producer at NFL Films, just so happened to stumble upon the article 'Hang Em High'(http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1164005/1/index.htm), which appeared in the December 21 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated .

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      I'm sitting in my hotel room contemplating the word  'destiny'. How do I share my message of hope? How do I get kids to take action? Do I need to package it in a way that kids can digest it? I know my Rise Up Detroit project is noble. I'm working out the details w/ founder Michael Corbin for the everyminute.org relaunch. I'm coaching aspiring punters across the nation. I'm trying to 'help

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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I’ve been studying the topic/theory of ‘letting go’ for about 10 years now. One of my first books(manual) on the topic, ‘The Power of Now’ (Eckhart Tolle) showed me how to watch my thoughts; to be an astute observer of my mind.  'Fitting in' been a constant throughout my life. Ever since I was a child, people have looked at me differently. Being

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        We've all heard the saying "Find a way to make money doing what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." Easier said than done.     Playing 9 yrs in the NFL was a great experience. I had the opportunity to fulfill my dream of playing professional sports and made many lasting friendships along the way. At first glance, making six figures a year fresh out of college seemed like

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                         Having bipolar disorder is similar to wielding a razor sharp double-edged sword.We go from one day being unstoppable; on top of the world.  Then - ‘Poof’. Our confidence disappears. We wake up (at noon) feeling empty and devastated with destructive ‘chatter’ repeating in our heads. For what?! This is the world of bipolar disorder. The highs can be dangerously high and

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    The following is a courageous piece written by my former NFL teammate Craig Veasey. Craig and I are working together in order to raise awareness of mental illness in the NFL.                                                                                        My  Houston Oiler teammate Craig Veasey April 22, 2010 (NFL Draft Day)         20 years ago, on this very day, I was high on

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    This is a very common question for those newly diagnosed with depression and/or bipolar disorder. The answer is not that simple. Due to the fact we’ve dealt with an assortment of highs and lows throughout our lives, which one(level) do we choose to be our normal? What is normal anyway? My normal is/was/ used to be tons of energy, boundless optimism and a drive to take on the world. Ignorance

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Pretty stoked Steve Sabol at NFL Films has invited me to do a feature on my NFL career. Being one of the few professional athletes to open up about mental illness,  this piece will be  groundbreaking . I will be talking about my career, my current coaching and my battles with bipolar disorder in 1997-present. The topic of bipolar disorder in this interview could  further our goal of breaking the

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.           Over the last 18 months, I've been struggling with the "Why?". After many sleepless nights and introspection, I've come to find the answer is "Why not?". Our pain is self chosen. If we want to co-exist with others, we must weed our own garden.  Clean up our act. A 'mirror approach' on stabilization/recovery/productivity will restore order to our families and communities. We must

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     As I reflect on my childhood, football career and subsequent 12 years searching for my purpose, the most valuable lesson learned is that there will be change, the journey never ends and the work is never done. The root of anxiety is lack of preparation and the inability to adapt.That being said, I'm trying to change.     'Change' is often heard these days, but where is it? We can't wait for

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Love is the center. Acceptance the goal.Destruction abundant.Doing 'time in the hole'. Our fear of the truth.Of never being enough.How funny when we get there.We fuck it all up. Why do we do it?Spin out of control.What is our purpose?Will we ever be whole? Our burning question.Is it worth it...... this fight?Just as legend has it.We must fight for that right. You've gotta make it.It's all in

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.This poem was recently posted by Herman Le Roux on the Facebook group page , Bipolar(s) Supporting Bipolars. Somes it up.......Thank you, Herman Utterly    by Herman Le Roux Utterly lonely, utterly sad Feelings of desperation, utterly bad Utterly brilliant, utterly bored Utterly cut by this two edged sword. Utterly loving and utterly glad, Utterly passionate about the thoughts of mad

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       I've been off the radar for a couple weeks. In my former years......as a NFL punter.......the many years of throwing my leg up over my head has led to a plethora of injuries(hip, back, legs,neck) that have required(need) surgery. Like clockwork, 2-3 times a year, the scar tissue and bone fragments around the L4 in my lower back shift into a position where my torso locks up due to sciatic

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                                      “Letting Go in Order to Gain Control” Repetition will instill muscle (brain) memory in order to focus on 1-3 swing thoughts while competing on the golf course and in a stadium filled with 78,000 fans..  I’ve always been in search of the “perfect move” (swing) in punting, golf and ultimately - life .  Even though ‘it’ took 45 years to manifest, ‘letting go‘

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 Due to my current alliances with   Everyminute.org (Michael Corbin), North Venture Partners (Alex Bernstein) and BringChange2Mind.org (Dr Cinda Johnson) and Alicia Sparks, my 'last minute' trip to  Miami on the eve of the 2010 Super Bowl  proved to be not only successful, but even more - enlightening. My most quality time was spent with my old friends Paul Pomfret (PDP Capital), Wendy Herr and

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      Its amazing how looking at one’s golf swing (and  dogs/babies for that matter) can give many clues on the psychological make-up of a human being; Control, patience, attention span, goals, data storage/retention.       The golf swing, as with the punting stroke and as in life, is a process that takes focus/ memory to successfully execute.  Once the basics are learned, we need to figure

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     As you can imagine, throughout my many years of playing college and professional sports, I've heard some classic quotes from some classic coaches. And this one stands out. George Perles, my head coach(and teammate of my father) at Michigan State said, "You either hang together ... Or you hang separate".     And it's that simple.     Those of us that have been on 'the dark side' need to

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    Even though we all might not be 'action hero' and/or Keanu Reeves fans, the 'quantum thought' based movie, The Matrix,  has numerous messages for all of us to chew on. And that being said, I strongly suggest you all rent it and watch it with pen and paper handy. Be prepared to pause, rewind and write down any dialog that makes you scratch your head. Sit back and enjoy; for there is another

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        I rented a very powerful movie a couple nights ago. The backdrop for this documentary is disturbing and definitely not for everyone. Unfathomable as it sounds,  'Forgiving Dr Mengele'  is about Holocaust survivor Eva Kor's courageous mission to tell her story and forgive the Nazis( and eventually Dr Joseph Mengele) for all of their wrongdoings at Auschwitz before/ during World War II.

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       I had a great conference call this morning with a couple colleagues, Sue Veldkamp and Ray Singletary. One point that stood out was that I really need to 'stay in my lane' when it comes to sharing my story. It's become evident that, in my true bipolar fashion, I've strayed a bit from my goal of spreading awareness. I've been writing more about my 'recovery' than the fact I had to recognize

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      The following text was written by Henry David Thoreau in 1849. As I continue to explore my 'illness', my 'disorder', I'm  thinking we need to go ahead and  remove the 'dis'. Being tricked to think we're freaks, projects and head cases, I'm sick and tired of being 'dissed' (pun intended). The  parallels and metaphors are endless. It turns out we should probably remove the 'dis' from

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Gregory, Your subconscious mind is done with the mental hiccups and suddenly you are finding that your somewhat chaotic intuition was more right than wrong. If you are trying to sort things out, try keeping a journal for a while - the human memory is a tricky thing. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

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     The more and more I dig. The more and more I ask the underrated/underasked question of "Why?",  I'm constantly reminded that it is my duty to let people know there is a 'different' way of doing things. Sick and tired of always being beaten into submission when you think 'outside the box'? Look up the learning theory of 'Constructivism'. You'll see that all thoughts(theories) evolve based

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What is Bipolar Disorder?

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Surviving Bipolar Disorder: BiPolar Disorder - Respect the Gift

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Montgomery is rebel with a cause By : DALE ROBERTSON Staff WED 08/12/1992 HOUSTON CHRONICLE, SAN ANTONIO -- Greg Montgomery Sr., an investment banker in Holland, Mich., called Greg Jr. on Tuesday morning. Having replayed a tape of the Oilers-Lions game Saturday night, Greg Sr. had decided it was time for a man-to-man talk with his son, the Oilers' punter and resident different drummer.

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Kick-starting over; Ravens: Greg Montgomery returns to the basics with his punting technique in an effort to rebound from a season wracked by physical and mental difficulties. The Baltimore Sun Jul 29, 1998 By: Eduardo A. Encina Ravens punter Greg Montgomery entered training camp last week a changed man. The black-painted toenails and bleached-blond hair that drew so much attention last year

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     I know I have to do this. Reflect. Search for answers. Be honest. Raise awareness. But this shite really stresses me out. The drama. The old daze. What could've been.      I returned home last night from a nice dinner w/ a couple friends at Andiamo's, an Italian bistro in Dearborn, Michigan.  It was 5:30 pm. Donnie Jones(punter) and Kyle Boller(quarterback), who play for the St Louis Rams,

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A level field; Ravens: Punter Greg Montgomery has struggled with the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder, but so far, he has adjusted successfully The Baltimore Sun Dec 18, 1997 By: Sandra McKee Candles light the room. Orange ones, green ones, tall ones, short ones. Greg Montgomery opens the doors to the terrace that overlooks the Inner Harbor and says, "Look at the ceiling." As a

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Montgomery gives adversity the boot; Comeback: Greg Montgomery returns to the NFL with the Ravens, trying to re-establish himself among the league's elite punters after a year's sabbatical. The Baltimore Sun - Sept 06,1996 By: Gary LambrechtLife is still a party to Greg Montgomery. But the years have taught him to turn the volume down while living it to the fullest.Put him on a Harley

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